Definitions

happen

[hap-uhn] / ˈhæp ən /

VERB

come to pass; occur

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire

STRONG

befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene

WEAK

be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck present itself stumble upon turn out turn up what goes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease disappear fail halt lose stop

STRONG

precede

Example Sentences

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“I’ve never had anything like that happen with my rock band. It makes you really want to show up.”

From Los Angeles Times

After the 14 January incident, the DHS issued a statement saying the shooting happened after a car chase involving a Venezuelan national who was in the country illegally.

From BBC

"It's kind of crazy. I never expected something to happen so fast for me," said Mboko on Friday.

From Barron's

“And if I needed to make a tweak, it would happen instantly.”

From Barron's

Until that happens, the constitutional rules against legislative gerrymandering remain in force.

From The Wall Street Journal

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